England look to get smart after one-day romp fails to mask long-term troubles

The article discusses England's recent one-day series against South Africa, which saw the team achieve a crushing victory in the final match but struggle to maintain consistent performance throughout the series. The article highlights that while the 50-over team has great potential, evidenced by their impressive 414-run score and dominant win, this performance was not representative of the team's overall performance in the series. The author suggests that the team's struggle for series wins continues, and the "oscillating series" has not necessarily provided a clear blueprint for long-term success. The article also notes that the head coach, Brendon McCullum, described the series as an "incredible blueprint of what this team's capable of achieving," but the author questions whether such a performance is "hugely repeatable." The article concludes that England's one-day team has shown its potential, but the team still faces challenges in maintaining consistent performance and planning for the long-term future.